Factory Automation
We are a leading manufacturer of industrial sensors and sensor systems
making us specialists in these fields; therefore providing you with an
extensive product selection and specific solutions to fit all of your needs.

Industrial Sensors

For decades, Pepperl+Fuchs has been developing and distributing industrial sensors and sensor systems with the highest quality standards for use in automation technology. The diverse product portfolio offers sensors for standard applications as well as customized solutions. In close cooperation with our experts, you receive the ideal sensor system for your specific requirements!
Our product portfolio of industrial sensors for factory automation is characterized by a high degree of innovation. It consists of inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, magnetic, and ultrasonic sensors. Additionally, we offer you powerful components such as rotary encoders, positioning and identification systems (RFID, Data Matrix, Barcode), AS-Interface as well as suitable accessories. Industrial vision systems and vision sensors round off the comprehensive product range.
State-of-the-art technologies and a global sales and production network make Pepperl+Fuchs the ideal partner for a wide variety of industries in the global market. These include branches like mechanical engineering, automotive industry, material handling, packaging, print and paper industry, doors, gates and elevator construction, process equipment, mobile equipment, and renewable energy.

Proximity Sensors

Inductive proximity sensors are the preferred choice for the majority of applications requiring accurate, non-contact detection of metallic objects in machinery or automation equipment. As a pioneer and market leader, Pepperl+Fuchs offers innovative, high quality inductive sensors to meet the needs of the worldwide automation and process control markets. Our experience, flexibility and customer focus continues to allow us to offer custom designed solutions for the most unique and demanding applications.

Photoelectric Sensors

Our broad range of photoelectric sensors is aimed at all automation solutions where noncontact object detection can be utilized. The wide variety of different operating principles, models, sizes and specifications means that the best possible sensor can always be found for the relevant application and all conditions that occur in practice can be met.

Ultrasonic Sensors

In industrial applications, ultrasonic sensors are characterized by their reliability and outstanding versatility. Ultrasonic sensors can be used to solve even the most complex tasks involving object detection or level measurement with
millimeter precision, because their measuring method works reliably under almost all conditions.

No other measuring method can be successfully put to use on such a wide scale and in so many different applications. The devices are extremely robust, making them suitable for even the toughest conditions. The sensor surface cleans itself through vibration, and that is not the only reason why the sensor is insensitive to dirt. The physical principle—the propagation of sound—works, with a few exceptions, in practically any environment.

The measuring method employed by ultrasonic sensors has been viewed as an excessively complex technology, and only used as a “last resort” ... as a solution for particularly difficult applications. Those times have long since passed!
Ultrasonic sensors have proven their reliability and endurance in virtually all industrial sectors.

Industrial Vision

Image processing is one of the most crucial and
challenging sensor technologies of the future. Until recently, integrating
vision sensors into practical applications was difficult and extremely
expensive. Today, vision sensors can be implemented in a wide variety of
industries and applications, offering cost advantages over standard
solutions in difficult sensing environments.

The available devices and systems range from barcode imagers to vision
sensors and system solutions that are adapted to the application
requirements. Pepperl+Fuchs vision sensors bridge the gap between standard
photoelectric sensors and costly machine vision systems with a more powerful
and flexible solution.

Rotary Encoders

Rotary encoders can be used in all applications that
require monitoring rotation rate, speed, acceleration and direction. These
sensors can be utilized in many applications found in mechanical
engineering, the conveyor industry, material handling and the packaging
industry. You are certain to find a suitable rotary encoder for your
application from our broad product offering.

In automation, rotary encoders are used as sensors for angle, position,
speed and acceleration. Linear motion can also be measured through the use
of spindles, gear racks, measuring wheels or cable pulls.
Rotary encoders convert a mechanical input into electrical signals, which
can be processed by counters, tachometers, programmable logic controllers
and industrial PCs.

Inclination and Acceleration Sensors

AS-Interface

AS-Interface: a worldwide Standard

The actuator-sensor interface (AS-Interface) replaces conventional wiring technology on the sensor-actuator level. AS-Interface has firmly established itself as a worldwide standard for the cost-effective transfer of power and signals along a single cable. It is an open system and is compatible with all common fieldbus systems.

Identification Systems

Displays and Signal Processing

Our logic control devices provide a multitude of features for use in the automation industry. Frequently, discrete sensor or analog signals need to be conditioned for display or monitoring functions in a process. To help you solve these signal conversion problems, we offer a wide range of indicators, counters/ timers, tachometers and other secondary switching devices, specifically designed for applications and used in conjunction with proximity sensors.

When it comes to signal and discrete pulse control and display, Pepperl+Fuchs offers you a broad line of logic and control products.

Connectivity

Pepperl+Fuchs offers many types of accessories for mounting and connecting all sensor types. These accessories not only save time during initial installation – they also save time and labor when sensors have to be serviced or replaced. And when demanding ambient conditions are present, the right accessory from Pepperl+Fuchs can also significantly increase the operating life of your sensor components.

Accessories

Pepperl+Fuchs offers many types of accessories for mounting and connecting all sensor types. These accessories not only save time during initial installation – they also save time and labor when sensors have to be serviced or replaced. And when demanding ambient conditions are present, the right accessory from Pepperl+Fuchs can also significantly increase the operating life of your sensor components.

Software

Software packages facilitate configuration, parameterization and operation of several Pepperl+Fuchs products. PACTwareTM is a manufacturer and fieldbus-independent
configuration tool based on a standardized interface and device-specific Device Type Managers, or DTMs for short. Looking for DTMs for certain products? You will find them in our DTM Collections.

Microsoft .NET and other software utilities are located under Software Tools. They are also linked to the specific product on the
individual product information pages on our website.